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HR 702 114th Congress House Energy Coal Congressional oversight Energy storage, supplies, demand Government studies and investigations Oil and gas Strategic materials and reserves Trade restrictions

To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions.

Introduced: September 16, 2015 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 44 steps
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Oct 19, 2015
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Oct 9, 2015
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 9, 2015
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 261 - 159 (Roll no. 549).
Oct 9, 2015
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 179 - 242 (Roll no. 548).
Oct 9, 2015
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H6964)
Oct 9, 2015
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to reqire the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to add language preventing provisions in H.R. 702 from preventing the President or any other Federal official from enforcing certain Federal laws or regulations.
Oct 9, 2015
Mr. Huffman moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (consideration: CR H6963-6964; text: CR H6963)
Oct 9, 2015
The House adopted the amendment as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Oct 9, 2015
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H6963)
Oct 9, 2015
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 466, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment No. 9.
Oct 9, 2015
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 466, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cuellar amendment No. 7.
Oct 9, 2015
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Messer amendment No. 6, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Pallone demanded a recorded vote and the Chair further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
Oct 9, 2015
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 466, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Messer amendment No. 6.
Oct 9, 2015
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Messer amendment No. 5 Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Pallone demanded a recorded vote and the Chair further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
Oct 9, 2015
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 466, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Messer amendment No. 5.
Oct 9, 2015
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 466, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lawrence amendment No. 4.
Oct 9, 2015
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 466. (consideration: CR H6941-6965; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H6951-6952)
Oct 9, 2015
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 466, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Huffman amendment No. 3.
Oct 9, 2015
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 466, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Delaney amendment No. 2.
Oct 9, 2015
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Amash amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Amash demanded a recorded vote and the Chair further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
Oct 9, 2015
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 466, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Amash amendment No. 1.
Oct 9, 2015
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 702.
Oct 9, 2015
The Speaker designated the Honorable Randy Hultgren to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Oct 9, 2015
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 466 and Rule XVIII.
Oct 9, 2015
The rule provides for one hour debate on H.R. 538, makes specified amendments in order and allows one motion to recommit, with or without instructions. For H.R. 702, the resolution provides for one hour of debate, makes specified amendments in order and allows one motion to recommit, with or without instructions.
Oct 9, 2015
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 702.
Oct 9, 2015
MOMENT OF SILENCE - The Committee stood in a moment of silence for the victims of the El Faro Cargo ship tragedy.
Oct 9, 2015
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 466, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment No. 10.
Oct 8, 2015
Rule H. Res. 466 passed House.
Oct 7, 2015
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 466 Reported to House. For H.R. 538, resolution provides for one hour of debate, makes specified amendments in order and allows one motion to recommit, with or without instructions. For H.R. 702, resolution provides for one hour of debate, makes specified amendments in order and allows one motion to recommit, with or without instructions.
Oct 1, 2015
Mr. Barton asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Energy and Commerce be authorized to file a supplemental report on H.R. 702. Agreed to without objection. (consideration: CR H6780)
Oct 1, 2015
Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Energy and Commerce, H. Rept. 114-267, Part II.
Sep 25, 2015
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 114-267, Part I.
Sep 25, 2015
Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.
Sep 25, 2015
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 203.
Sep 17, 2015
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 31 - 19.
Sep 17, 2015
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 10, 2015
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Sep 10, 2015
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 9, 2015
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Mar 11, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade.
Feb 6, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
Feb 4, 2015
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Feb 4, 2015
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 2
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Oct 9, 2015 House · vote #549 On Passage Passed 261–159 See who voted →
Oct 9, 2015 House · vote #548 On Motion to Recommit with Instructions Failed 179–242 See who voted →
 Amendments to this bill 9

Amendments propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.

8 agreed to 1 failed

AmendmentSponsorPurposeStatusLatest action
HAMDT 721 — Amendment directs the Secretaries of Energy and Commerce to work together and submit a report within 180 days… Agreed to Oct 9, 2015
HAMDT 720 — Amendment requires the lifted ban to be assessed after 10 years and directs the Secretaries of Energy and Com… Agreed to Oct 9, 2015
HAMDT 719 Cuellar, Henry Amendment provides the Department of Energy with authority to continue developing partnerships in the areas o… Agreed to Oct 9, 2015
HAMDT 718 — Amendment prohibits the export of crude oil, refined petroleum products, and petrochemical products to the Is… Agreed to Oct 9, 2015
HAMDT 717 — Amendment ensures that the Administration is able to ban the export of crude oil to state sponsors of terrori… Agreed to Oct 9, 2015
HAMDT 716 — Amendment requires a study of the national implications resulting from lifting the crude oil export ban with … Agreed to Oct 9, 2015
HAMDT 715 Huffman, Jared Amendment requires the Secretary of Energy to complete a study on the net greenhouse gas emissions that will … Agreed to Oct 9, 2015
HAMDT 714 — Amendment adds an additional finding that the United States has reduced its oil consumption over the past dec… Agreed to Oct 9, 2015
HAMDT 713 — Amendment sought to remove the provision increasing the authorization of appropriations for the Maritime Secu… Failed Oct 9, 2015
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(Sec. 3) Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to repeal authority to restrict the export of: (1) coal, petroleum products, natural gas, or petrochemical feedstocks; and (2) supplies of materials or equipment necessary to maintain or further exploration, production, refining, or transportation of energy supplies, or for the construction or maintenance of energy facilities within the United States.

Prohibits any federal official from imposing or enforcing any restriction on the export of crude oil.

(Sec. 4) Directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to study: (1) the appropriate size, composition, and purpose of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve; and (2) the net greenhouse gas emissions that will result from the repeal of the crude oil export ban.

Directs the Department of Commerce to study the state and national implications of lifting the crude oil export ban with respect to consumers and the economy, including energy prices and employment.

(Sec. 5) Declares that this Act does not limit the authority of the President to prohibit exports under either the Constitution, the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, the National Emergencies Act, the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, Trading with the Enemy Act, or any other law that imposes sanctions on a foreign person or foreign government (or prohibits or restricts U.S. persons from engaging in a transaction with a sanctioned person or government), including a foreign government designated as a state sponsor of terrorism.

(Sec. 6) Increases for FY2017-FY2021 both the authorization of appropriations and payments to contractors for each vessel in the Maritime Security Fleet covered by an operating agreement.

(Sec. 7) Directs DOE to: (1) continue to develop and broaden partnerships with minority serving institutions, including Hispanic Serving Institutions and Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the areas of oil and gas exploration, production, midstream, and refining; and (2) encourage public-private partnerships between the energy sector and those institutions.

(Sec. 8) Requires both DOE and the Commerce to report jointly to Congress regarding:

  • the impact of lifting the oil export ban under this Act as it relates to promoting U.S. energy and national security; and
  • how lifting the ban will help create opportunities for veterans and women in the United States, while promoting energy and national security.

(Sec. 10) Declares that nothing in this Act shall be construed as authorizing the export of crude oil, refined petroleum products, and petrochemical products by any entity or person subject to U.S. jurisdiction to any entity or person located in, subject to the jurisdiction of, or sponsored by the Islamic Republic of Iran.

What's happening now October 19, 2015

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • HR 666 Identical bill To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions.
  • HRES 466 Related bill Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 538) to facilitate the development of energy on Indian lands by reducing …
 Bill text 4 versions

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 5
 Cosponsors 61
All 61 Democratic 4 Republican 37
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Scalise, Steve
Louisiana · Sep 16, 2015
Trott, David
· Sep 16, 2015
Comstock, Barbara
· Sep 15, 2015
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Perry, Scott
Pennsylvania · Sep 15, 2015
Dent, Charles
· Sep 11, 2015
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Scott, Austin
Georgia · Sep 10, 2015
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Wittman, Robert J.
Virginia · Sep 10, 2015
Curbelo, Carlos
· Sep 8, 2015
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Joyce, David P.
Ohio · Sep 8, 2015
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Moolenaar, John R.
Michigan · Sep 8, 2015
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Bost, Mike
Illinois · Jul 29, 2015
THORNBERRY, WILLIAM
· Jul 29, 2015
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Costa, Jim
California · Jul 28, 2015
Love, Mia
· Jul 28, 2015
Walters, Mimi
· Jul 27, 2015
Chaffetz, Jason
· Jul 21, 2015
Walker, Mark
· Jul 14, 2015
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Jordan, Jim
Ohio · Jul 13, 2015
Labrador, Raul
· Jul 13, 2015
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Newhouse, Dan
Washington · Jul 10, 2015
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Webster, Daniel
Florida · Jul 10, 2015
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Allen, Rick W.
Georgia · Jul 9, 2015
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Amodei, Mark E.
Nevada · Jul 9, 2015
Denham, Jeff
· Jul 9, 2015
Knight, Stephen
· Jul 9, 2015
ROHRABACHER, DANA
· Jul 9, 2015
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Guthrie, Brett
Kentucky · Jul 7, 2015
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Hudson, Richard
North Carolina · Jul 7, 2015
Ratcliffe, John
· Jul 7, 2015
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Stutzman, Marlin A.
Indiana · Jun 23, 2015
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Crawford, Eric A. "Rick"
Arkansas · Jun 11, 2015
Murphy, Tim
· Jun 11, 2015
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Loudermilk, Barry
Georgia · Jun 10, 2015
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Womack, Steve
Arkansas · Jun 9, 2015
Brat, Dave
· Jun 8, 2015
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Calvert, Ken
California · Jun 4, 2015
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DesJarlais, Scott
Tennessee · Jun 4, 2015
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Rouzer, David
North Carolina · Jun 4, 2015
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Schweikert, David
Arizona · Jun 4, 2015
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Bishop, Sanford D.
Georgia · Jun 3, 2015
Russell, Steve
· Jun 3, 2015
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Veasey, Marc A.
Texas · Jun 2, 2015
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Westerman, Bruce
Arkansas · Jun 2, 2015
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Zinke, Ryan K.
Montana · Jun 2, 2015
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Kelly, Mike
Pennsylvania · Jun 1, 2015
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Lucas, Frank D.
Oklahoma · Jun 1, 2015
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Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck"
Tennessee · May 22, 2015
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Gosar, Paul A.
Arizona · May 22, 2015
Bishop, Mike
· May 20, 2015
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Cole, Tom
Oklahoma · Apr 30, 2015
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